Invoke facility service and its applications to compound wireless mobile communication services

ABSTRACT

Invented is a facility service to be used as a component service for building compound wireless mobile communication services (CWSs). The name ascribed to this facility service is Invoke. The purpose of Invoke is to detect the events signifying that the CWS operation is to commence and then initiate (or invoke) the CWS execution. The events represent variables within a Boolean expression parameter of an Invoke service. The Boolean expression allows Invoke to be very versatile with respect to the possible combination of events for CWS invocation. Versatility is enhanced by the wide variety of events that are recognized; e.g., entering a geographical location, recognizing an audio signal, reaching a time of day, observing a specific caller ID. The Invoke facility service contains other parameters useful at CWS invocation; e.g., CWS password protection, CWS initialization of constants and variables, linkage to other CWSs to acquire data.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention is an extension to the invention entitled “Compoundwireless mobile communication services”, U.S. Pat. No. 7,424,292 and theUS Provisional Application for Patent 60/454,412 entitled “Creation ofcompound wireless mobile services from fundamental wireless services”.Also, the basis of this patent application is the US ProvisionalApplication for Patent 61/338,080 which has the same title as thisapplication, namely “The Invoke facility service and its applications tocompound wireless mobile communication services”.

In the U.S. Pat. No. 7,424,292 and the US Provisional Application forPatent 60/454,412, Kobylarz teaches the concept, processes, and methodsto graphically combine, by means of an interactive graphical compiler,an assortment of individually available and executable wireless mobilecommunication services for the purpose of achieving a desiredobjective(s). Once combined, these individual services represent anexecutable sequence that can be appropriately stored in the memory of acommunications terminal for future invocations by a user/subscriber.That is, a single invocation of the built service combination willexecute the sequence of services whenever desired by a user/subscriber.

A combined wireless mobile communication service is identified as acompound wireless mobile communication service (abbreviated CWS for thediminutive identification Compound Wireless Service). The genericidentifier of the services being combined is “component service” (CS). ACS can be one of three service types: a facility service, another CWS(recursive property), or a fundamental wireless mobile communicationservice (FWS). The distinction among the three service types is that:(1) facility services are not in themselves wireless mobilecommunication services, but essential for properly executing a compoundwireless mobile communication service (e.g., invoke the execution of aCWS, determine if equality exists between two parameter values), (2) aCWS may have within it components that are themselves CWSs, and (3) aFWS represent the basic kernels upon which a CWS is formed (e.g., dial atelephone number, send a text message). It is possible to decompose aCWS into its components. If a component is a CWS, then it too can bedecomposed into finer components. This successive decompositionterminates when only facility services and FWS exist.

The patent also invented an interactive graphical compiler to “compile acompound wireless mobile communication service for a wireless mobileterminal” and the compiled CWS is executed within the wireless mobileterminal upon invocation. Either a wireless mobile terminal or acomputer is used to build compound wireless mobile communicationservices. Because of its greater computational power, the buildingfacilities are much more extensive with a computer. Consequently, awireless mobile terminal is used to build less complex compound wirelessmobile communication services or to modify those built on a computer.When a CWS is built and compiled on a computer, the compiled CWS must bedown-loaded to the wireless mobile terminal.

The above work on wireless communication services had its origin in theyear 2003. Of late, much interest and progress has been made in the areaof wireless communication services. A disparity of nomenclature existsbetween this latter work and that described in the aforementionedpatents. Although this invention will preserve the originalnomenclature, an association needs to be made. The term wireless mobileterminal is today known as a “smartphone”. Compound wireless services(CWSs) are intended to provide service capabilities on smartphones, asare today's “apps”. However, there exist important distinctions betweena CWS and an app. A notable distinction is the manner in which the twoare built. An app is built in the traditional way of textual line codingusing a higher level language. The higher level code is afterwardstranslated by a compiler into a machine language which a computerunderstands and a smartphone can execute. A CWS is built graphically,using an interactive compiler that conducts dialog with the CWS builder.The CWS graph is translated by a graphical compiler to machine code fordownloading to a smartphone for execution. An important feature of a CWSis its recursive capability; i.e., the reuse of a CWS as a component(CS) within another CWS. It is the close association of ordinarylanguage with the algorithms for building a CWS and the close compilerinteractive relationship to the builder that avails CWS recursion.Recursion is not a natural attribute of conventional apps. Another CWSattribute is derived from the close association of ordinary languagewith the CWS building algorithms and the graphical build process.Building a CWS is intuitive. No formal training in computer programmingis needed to build a CWS. Simplicity is not a feature when using linecoding to build apps.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is the detailed operation of the facility service“Invoke”. Kobylarz did not teach detailed operation of the Invokeservice in U.S. Pat. No. 7,424,292 or the US Provisional Application forPatent 60/454,412. Both documents introduce the Invoke service with itssimplest behavior and without describing its detailed operation.

The simplest operation of Invoke is to merely originate the execution ofa CWS by displaying a list of CWSs on a wireless mobile terminal,scrolling through the list to select a desired CWS, and finallydepressing a terminal membrane to begin the CWS execution.

The role of Invoke is to detect the events signifying that the CWSoperation is to commence. Parameters are needed to accomplish thedetection of events for CWS invocation. Here to fore, Invoke was devoidof invocation parameters. A default event is applied when no parametersare shown for Invoke. One such default event is the one taught in theprevious paragraph; i.e., scrolling through a CWS list displayed on asubscriber's wireless mobile terminal and then selecting a desired CWSfrom the list.

The inclusion of invocation parameters allows Invoke to perform manymore event detection operations than the simplest one above. Forinstance, it can incorporate a password, be voice actuated, and respondto a remote signal. Moreover, the events can be logically combined toform complex invocation conditions. These and other Invoke operationsare taught below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 shows how to start building a compound wireless mobilecommunication service.

FIG. 2 shows how the Invoke facility service is graphically dragged tobecome a component service of a compound wireless mobile communicationservice that is being built.

FIG. 3 identifies the parameter components that are available for theInvoke facility service.

FIG. 4 demonstrates how an event type is selected for use as a BooleanOptionalEventExpression parameter of the Invoke facility service.

FIG. 5 shows how a name is specified for an event to be used within aBoolean OptionalEventExpression parameter of the Invoke facilityservice.

FIG. 6 demonstrates how another event type is selected for use as aBoolean OptionalEventExpression parameter of the Invoke facilityservice.

FIG. 7 shows how a name is specified for the second event to be usedwithin a Boolean OptionalEventExpression parameter of the Invokefacility service.

FIG. 8 shows how a value is recorded for an audio recognition invocationevent to be used within a Boolean OptionalEventExpression parameter ofthe Invoke facility service.

FIG. 9 shows how the third event type is selected for use as a BooleanOptionalEventExpression parameter of the Invoke facility service.

FIG. 10 shows how the Boolean OptionalEventExpression parameter of theInvoke facility service is formed.

FIG. 11 shows how an erroneous Boolean OptionalEventExpression parameterof the Invoke facility service is corrected.

FIG. 12 shows the truth table for the built BooleanOptionalEventExpression parameter of the Invoke facility service.

FIG. 13 shows how the value of the OptionalObservationRepetitionIntervalparameter of the Invoke facility service is specified.

FIG. 14 shows how password protection of a compound wireless mobilecommunication service is achieved for the Invoke facility service.

FIG. 15 shows the completed compound wireless mobile communicationservice named DirectMeToHospital.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A “syntactical definition” is initially provided for the invention.Knowing the syntax of a computer operation provides insight to softwareprogrammers for coding the operation. Syntax achieves this insight byusing a formal grammar of words that together imply the line codecommands to realize the operation. It is important to indicate that thesyntactical definition does not directly represent the manner by whichthe Invoke facility service is built. A description on building theInvoke facility service will follow its syntactical definition.

The word “operation” appears in the preceding paragraph because thesyntactical approach is generally used in software technology. For thisinvention, the words Component Service (abbreviated CS) will replace“operation” as a reminder of the specialized usage of syntax herein.

The syntactical approach begins by identifying the CS name (in boldupright letters); in this case it is Invoke. A brief behavioraldescription follows the CS name. Afterwards a syntactical relationshipthat relates the CS name with names for the parameters (in bolditalicized letters) is presented. Parameters that influence the CSbehavior are termed “independent (or input)” parameters. Parameters thatare yielded by the CS are termed “dependent (or output)” parameters.Equal marks “=” separate dependent parameters (left side of “=”) fromthe CS name and its independent parameters (right side of “=”). Itshould be emphasized that the use of “=” is not necessarily the same asused for arithmetic or as used for a functional relationship. Generallyspeaking, it is intended to delineate between output parameters andinput parameters, which may be of both types; i.e., a parameter mayappear on both sides of “=” (or an equation). That is, a parameter namemay appear as both an input and an output. This is especially importantwhen the parameters are used beyond a CS and operations within the CSchange the parameter value. As a matter of convention, all inputparameters are also shown in the syntax as output parameters. Theirsyntactical appearance does not imply that they must be used in a CSrealization. For Invoke, all output parameters are optional. Theconverse, of all output parameters appearing in the syntacticalrepresentation of a CS, does not necessarily exist. The meanings of theparameters are defined following the syntactical relationship.

Parameter values are described in terms of significance, types, andranges. The term “value” is intended to have its most general meaningand not limited to numerical amounts. For example, a spoken message canbe a value, so can a geographic location, or a color, etc. For some CSit is permissible for an input parameter(s) to have no value(s) (null)and still participate meaningfully in the execution of the componentservice. The acceptance of null for an input parameter value and theconsequential impact on the CS is described in a CS definition.

Independent and dependent parameters may be variable or constant.Variable parameters are represented by a bold italicized name; e.g.,VariableParameter. A constant is manifested by straddling quotationmarks. The name of a constant is bold italicized; e.g.,“ConstantValueName”. Upright characters signify the constant value;e.g., the telephone number “1.201.486.1234”. When requested, thecompiler shows a list of appropriate parameter constants to a CWSbuilder. A constant remains unchanged during the execution of a CWS. Thevalue of a named constant can change when an initial conditionassignment is made prior to a CS execution. A named constant value,within a CS, cannot change during the execution of the CS. A CS variablecan change during the execution of the CS.

The compiler requests that a builder identify desired CS outputparameters, if any. Only the output parameters that will be used byanother CS of the CWS need to be specified as outputs during the buildprocess. Otherwise, it is not mandatory to specify an available outputparameter during the build process. The compiler will not show theexcluded output parameters in the CS label within the CWS graphicalrepresentation. Input parameters may also be excluded, but only if theyare optional.

An important part of the syntactical approach concerns input parameterinitial conditions. Initial conditions are values assigned to the CS ofa CWS prior to the beginning of CWS execution. Not all values can orneed to be initialized. For example, constants within a CS cannot beinitialized. A CS builder must assure that named constants and variableshave appropriate values prior to their first use in a computation. Ifappropriate values do not result during a CWS execution before theircomputational use, the values must be part of initialization. Althoughvariables can have their values re-computed or changed while a CWS isexecuting, named constants can only have their values changed at aninitialization that precedes the beginning of CWS execution. That is, anamed constant of a CWS must preserve its value throughout a CWSexecution.

The initial conditions of named constants and variables can beestablished in the following three ways:

-   -   1. Assigning an initial value just prior to invocation of the        CWS.    -   2. An initial value assigned by the CWS builder during the build        process.    -   3. A default initial value assigned by the compiler during the        build process.

The above three ways have a superseding hierarchy. An initial valueassigned prior to invocation supersedes that assigned by a CWS builder.Initialization by a CWS builder supersedes a default value initializedby a compiler. If initialization is done at a computer, downloading tothe wireless terminal must be performed to overwrite the prior initialvalues.

The builder decides which named constants and variables may beinitialized by a CWS user. Default initialization and initial valueassignments by. a builder are means to avoid burdensome initializationsby a user. That is, initial values will always assigned, whether defaultby the compiler or overwritten by the builder. The operation ofinitialization by a user merely overwrites default values for a selectedsubset of the parameters at invocation. That is, a user can select theparameters to initialize, from those made available for the userinitialization during the build process, prior to invocation of a CWS.

When building a CS, the compiler makes it possible to rename parametersof a CS, irrespective of being a variable or a named constant within aCWS. The compiler provides this option by associating generic names withthose specified by the builder. This association is preserved so thatthe compiled CWS has the parameter names it understands.

Named constants and variables, having names that only appear within aCS, are local to that CS. If these parameters are inputs or outputs of aCS, they are global for all CS within a CWS. If a named constant orvariable is an input or output of a CWS, it is also global to all linkedCWS. The compiler recognizes this globalization for parameter names andassists in mitigating conflicts when CWS linkage is built. Thesignificance of local versus global is the reuse of identifications.That is, identifications that do not extend beyond boundaries may bereused without conflict; otherwise they must have consistentsignificance across boundaries. However, parameter name aliasing tablesare created by the compiler that allow internal names to deviate fromboundary names.

The final part of the syntactical approach addresses specific examplesof built Invoke services. Annotations are included for the examples andthroughout the syntax definition for clarification and/or restrictions.

The syntactical definition of Invoke follows.

Invoke facility service: Senses the events required to invoke theoperation of an associated CWS. Every CWS is associated with an Invokecomponent service in order to instigate an invocation of operation.

Syntax:

({OptionalEventExpression}, (OptionalEventDurationList),OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval, (OptionalPasswordPair),(OptionalDisableQuadruple), OptionalEnablingSwitch,OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList, (OptionalLinkedCWSList),(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords), (OptionalLinkedCWSData),(OptionalNotifications))=Invoke ((OptionalEventExpression), (OptionalEventDurationList),OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval, (OptionalPasswordPair),(OptionalDisableQuadruple), OptionalEnablingSwitch,(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList), (OptionalLinkedCWSList),(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords), (OptionalLinkedCWSData),(OptionalNotifications))

Where:

{OptionalEventExpression}—An optional Boolean expression containingassertions of recognized events that are to control the invocation (orexecution) of an associated CWS. Each event assertion contains a Booleanvalue of “True” or “False”. That is, when an event takes place, theassertion is “True”. If the event has not occurred, the event assertionis “False”. Prior to the observation of an event's occurrence, it isassumed to be “False”. If upon examination it is discovered that theevent occurred, a “True” value will be assigned. If the Booleanexpression results in a “True” value as a consequence of the eventassertion values (either True or False values), the CWS will be invokedinto execution. Afterwards, the assertion event values will remain thesame until re-assigned by a CS or after the CWS has completed itsexecution. If the builder does not include {OptionalEventExpression}within Invoke facility service, a default Boolean expression will beassigned by the compiler during the build process. There is no intentherein to restrict possible default Boolean expressions. However, onepossibility is that of a user scrolling through a wireless mobileterminal's CWS list and selecting the CWS to be invoked via a touchscreen. An {OptionalEventExpression} will not have its parameter appearwithin the graphical representation of Invoke when a default Booleanexpression is deployed. The default event, of a user selecting a CWSfrom wireless mobile terminal's CWS list, can also be selected by abuilder to be included within {OptionalEventExpression}. The use braces“{ . . . }” distinguishes the {OptionalEventExpression} from otherInvoke parameters and identifies it as a Boolean expression ofparameters that represent events. The parameters are of a general typei.e., a textual message, a special ring signal, an audio message(includes voice recognition), an image, a video, data (as a single,n-tuple, array, or structure), etc. The event parameters are linked byBoolean connectives; i.e.; “and”, “or”, “not”, “if X, then Y”; wherein“X” and “Y” represent event parameters.

(OptionalEventDurationList)—An optional list of pairs where each pairdesignates an event name and its value of “sustained” or “momentary”. A“sustained” event must have its occurrence persist from the time firstobserved and then persist for each repeated observation to also have a“True” value. A “momentary” event occurrence only needs to be observedonce for a “True” value. A significant distinction of the two eventdurations is that sustained events may experience value changes between“False” and “True” as observations are repeated. A momentary event willnot revert back to a “False” value after its occurrence establishes a“True” value. Commas are used to distinguish parameters apart from theBoolean expression. The (OptionalEventDurationList) parameter followsthe first comma. If a builder does not provide a list, all events aredesignated as “momentary” by the compiler. Furthermore,(OptionalEventDurationList) will not have its parameter appear withinthe graphical representation of Invoke when the default values aredeployed.

OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval—This parameter specifies theinterval at which the observations are to be made to determine whetherevents have occurred. The repetition interval parameter can be aconstant, named constant, or a variable. Its value has the format“days:hours:minutes:seconds”; wherein seconds can contain a decimalfraction part, but days, hours, and minutes must be whole numbers. TheOptionalObservationRepetitionInterval parameter follows the secondcomma. If a builder does not specify anOptionalObservationRepetitionInterval, the compiler will provide adefault value which depends upon the type of event. Furthermore,OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval will not have its parameter appearwithin the graphical representation of Invoke when the default valuesare deployed.

(OptionalPasswordPair)—This parameter is intended to provide passwordprotection of a CWS. That is, the password that will permit theinvocation of a CWS. The pair contains an optional password name and anoptional password value. A builder has the choice to leave both membersof the pair blank, deploy either one of the two pair members, or deployboth pair members. A password request will be made after a successful(“True”) Boolean expression result and only if a builder specifies thisparameter for an Invoke facility service. This parameter is a generaltype; e.g., a keypad textual entry, a special externally generated ringsignal, voice recognition of a recorded message. The(OptionalPasswordPair) represents the means to enhance CWS security.Without it, invocation can be enacted from the list of CWSs in thewireless mobile terminal. The (OptionalPasswordPair) parameter followsthe third comma. If a builder elects not to deploy(OptionalPasswordPair), its parameter will not appear within thegraphical representation of Invoke and no password request will be madeprior to CWS invocation.

(OptionalDisableQuadruple)—A quadruple of parameters consisting of thename of maximum permitted number of failed password attempts, the valueof maximum permitted number of failed password attempts, the name ofamount of time the CWS will be disabled if the number of failed attemptsreaches the maximum, and the value of the amount of time the CWS will bedisable (in days:hours:minutes). The request for the password entry ismade after each failed attempt and until the maximum has been reached.The (OptionalDisableQuadruple) parameter follows the fourth comma. If abuilder elects not to deploy (OptionalDisableQuadruple), its parameterwill not appear within the graphical representation of Invoke and nolimit will exist for failed password attempts. The(OptionalDisableQuadruple) cannot exist without an(OptionalPasswordPair).

OptionalEnablingSwitch—Switches to either enable or disable the CWSinvocation. The switch state can only be established by the wirelessservice provider or by downloading the state from a computer that isused to build the CWS. Its value is stored as an initial condition. The{OptionalEventExpression} will not be evaluated if the CWS is disabled.A principal use is to re-enable a CWS after it has been disabled byexcessive password failures and the password has been forgotten. TheOptionalEnablingSwitch parameter follows the fifth comma. If a builderelects not to deploy OptionalEnablingSwitch, its parameter will notappear within the graphical representation of Invoke. Some wirelessservice providers may obligate the inclusion of this parameter.

(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList)—An optional list of pairs thatconsist of builder selected CWS parameters (named constants andvariables) and their initial values when the CWS begins its execution. Adisplay of these pairs will appear on the wireless mobile terminal aftera “True” value results for the Boolean expression and, if passwordprotected, an acceptable password was entered. A user will have anopportunity to change initial values for the CWS named constants andvariables that appear within this parameter. If a named constant orvariable is excluded from this list, their initial value must remain thesame as that assigned during the build process. This parameter is usefulto configure or provision a CWS subsequently to its originally builtconfiguration. The (OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList) parameterfollows the sixth comma. If a builder elects not to deploy(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList), its parameter will not appearwithin the graphical representation of Invoke and no request for initialconditions will be made.

(OptionalLinkedCWSList)—An optional list of pairs that indicate thenames of potentially linked CWSs and their addresses. The listidentifies other CWSs, by their names, from which data may be received.After a successful (“True”) Boolean expression and no(OptionalPasswordPair) failure, the potentially linked CWS address isused to request linkage for acquiring data. The name and address of theCWS requesting linking is included within the link request to confirmauthorization for acquiring data. If the potentially linked CWS and thedata recipient CWS are within the same wireless mobile terminal, thenthe address is “Local”. Otherwise, an address that is appropriate forthe type communication link must accompany the potentially linked CWSname. These addresses can be a World Wide Web (http) site, an e-mailaddress, a Bluetooth address, a phone number, an Internet address, anEthernet address, or a private network address. The(OptionalLinkedCWSList) parameter follows the seventh comma. If abuilder elects not to deploy (OptionalLinkedCWSList), its parameter willnot appear within the graphical representation of Invoke and no requestfor linkage will take place.

(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords)—An optional list of pairs that associatepotentially linked CWSs with passwords for those potentially linked CWSshaving password protection. The passwords are entered into thisparameter when the Invoke facility service is built. The data recipientCWS responds with the associated password after the potentially linkedCWS makes its password request. Only the potentially linked CWSs havingpassword protection are included within this parameter. The(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords) parameter follows the eighth comma. If abuilder elects not to deploy (OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords), its parameterwill not appear within the graphical representation of Invoke and nopassword replies will be made to potentially linked CWSs. The(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords) cannot exist without an(OptionalLinkedCWSList).

(OptionalLinkedCWSData)—An optional list of pairs; where the firstmember of a pair is a linked CWS name and the second member is a list ofpairs that associate named constants and variables with memory locationsinto which a linked CWS will enter values. The data names, first memberof the list of pairs, are the names used within the linked CWS (sourceof data). These names need not coincide with the data names used withinthe data recipient CWS. However, the builder of the data recipient CWSmust know the name of the desired data within the linking CWS. Thebuilder establishes a data alias table that associates the desiredlinked CWS data names with corresponding recipient CWS data names. It iscrucial that the type of each transmitted data, from the linked CWS, isthe same data type used by the recipient CWS. The transmitted data isentered into a recipient CWS' data fields in the same manner as that for(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList). Place holders are establishedfor the transmitted data values before entries are made by the linkedCWS. However, the compiler will not provide a default value into a placeholder. A builder must enter each value into each data place holder toestablish the proper data type. Hence, a builder must have thoroughknowledge of the data to be acquired from a linked CWS. If a namedconstant or variable is transmitted from more than one linked CWS,overwriting data will cause the last value entry to be used during therecipient CWS execution. Moreover, the(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList) is enacted after linked CWSdata transmission; i.e., (OptionalLinkedCWSData). This results inprioritization of user entered data via the(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList). The (OptionalLinkedCWSData)parameter follows the ninth comma. If a builder elects not to deploy(OptionalLinkedCWSData), its parameter will not appear within thegraphical representation of Invoke and no data will be received from alinked CWS. The (OptionalLinkedCWSData) cannot exist without an(OptionalLinkedCWSList).

(OptionalNotifications)—This is an optional n-tuple to providenotification concerning the operation of the Invoke service after theBoolean expression was evaluated as “True”. No notifications arereported when the Boolean expression remains “False”. A successfulpassword entry is not necessary for the enactment of a notification. Thenotification n-tuple consists of four parts: a) notification cause, b)type of address for notification recipient, c) address of notificationrecipient; d) explanation message. It is the responsibility of theInvoke facility service to communicate the notification message to thedesignated address when a “cause” is observed. The principal intendeduse of (OptionalNotifications) is to provide an execution failuremessage or warnings about the ensuing CWS execution. However, anotification is available if desired, after a successful CWS invocationand an accompanying textual message could indicate this success. Thepotential address types to which the message could be sent are a WorldWide Web (http) site, an e-mail address, a Bluetooth address, a phonenumber, an Internet address, an Ethernet address, or a private networkaddress. The representation of messages is not limited to a textualformat. It may be in the form of a special ring signal, a recorded audiosignal, an image, a recorded video signal, a wireless mobile terminalvibration, general data (as a single, n-tuple, array, or structure).Other notifications “causes” are excessive invalid(OptionalPasswordPair) entry attempts, the CWS had been disabled, theinability to disable a CWS, the inability to enable a CWS, anunsuccessful CWS provisioning attempt by a user's initial conditionsassignment with the builder selected named constants and variables, afailure in an attempt to link with another CWS, a password rejection bya potentially linked CWS, invalid data from a linked CWS, a change oflocation of the wireless mobile terminal, a wireless network problem, anotification from the wireless service provider, and unable to completeinvocation for an unknown reason. The message associated with a “cause”is selected by the builder and should be appropriate for the “cause”parameters; e.g., if the “cause” corresponds to a textual password, thena textual output is usually preferable. As an input to Invoke, the(OptionalNotifications) parameter contains all potential quadruples(cause, address type, address, message). As an output of Invoke, onlythe quadruples for which a “cause” was observed appear in the(OptionalNotifications) parameter. The (OptionalNotifications) parameterfollows the tenth comma. If a builder elects not to deploy(OptionalNotifications), its parameter will not appear within thegraphical representation and no notifications will be provided.

Initial Conditions:

{OptionalEventExpression}, when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the value prescribed when the CWS is built. Otherwise,the default initial condition programmed within the compiler will beused and no Boolean expression parameter will be visible within thegraphical representation of Invoke. The default Boolean expression isassigned by the compiler during the build process and may vary accordingto a wireless service provider's preference. One possibility is that ofa user scrolling through a wireless mobile terminal's CWS list andselecting the CWS to be invoked via a touch screen. It should beemphasized that this example places no restrictions of potential defaultBoolean expressions.

(OptionalEventDurationList), when included by the Invoke builder, theevents will initially be of the durations (sustained or momentary)prescribed when the CWS is built. Otherwise, the default initialduration of “momentary” will be assigned by the compiler and no durationlist parameter will be visible within the graphical representation ofInvoke.

OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval, when included by the Invokebuilder, will initially have the value prescribed when the CWS is beingbuilt. Otherwise, the default value programmed within the compiler willbe used and no repetition interval parameter will be visible within thegraphical representation of Invoke. The default repetition intervalvalue, assigned by the compiler during the build process, variesaccording to a wireless service provider's preference.

(OptionalPasswordPair), when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the value prescribed when the CWS is being built. Whennot included by a builder, no password parameter exists and thisparameter will not appear within the graphical representation of Invoke.

(OptionalDisableQuadruple), when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the value prescribed when the CWS is being built. Whennot specified by a builder, no (OptionalDisableQuadruple) parameterexists and therefore this parameter will not appear within the graphicalrepresentation of Invoke. If a password is used for Invoke, but not thisparameter, then there is no limit for unsuccessful password attempts.

OptionalEnablingSwitch, when included by the Invoke builder, it isexpected that the value of “Enabled” will be assigned as the initialcondition. If “Disabled” is assigned by the builder, the associated CWSwill not execute. A change from a disabled state to an enabled state, ofa CWS within a wireless mobile station, may be made by the wirelessservice provider. A builder may also make this change by revising theinitial condition for the CWS and again downloading the CWS to thewireless mobile station. A CWS may become disabled when certain errorconditions appear; e.g., excessive failed password entry attempts. Also,a wireless service provider may choose to disable a CWS because ofcausing network problems. If a builder elects not to specificallyinclude OptionalEnablingSwitch, its parameter will not appear within thegraphical representation of Invoke. However, the parameter neverthelessexists for Invoke, having the default initial condition of “Enabled”.

(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList), when included by the Invokebuilder, will provide an opportunity for a wireless mobile terminal userto provision or configure a CWS prior to its execution by changing theinitial conditions of named constants and variables. Because thecompiler obliges the builder to provide initial values for all namedconstants and variables within a CWS, default values are not necessary.If a builder elects not to deploy(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList), this parameter will not existand will not appear within the graphical representation of Invoke.

(OptionalLinkedCWSList), when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the CWS link list prescribed when the CWS is being built.When not included by a builder, no (OptionalLinkedCWSList) parameterexists and therefore this parameter will not appear within the graphicalrepresentation of Invoke.

(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords), when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the CWS link list passwords prescribed when the CWS isbeing built. When not included by a builder, no(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords) parameter exists and therefore thisparameter will not appear within the graphical representation of Invoke.

(OptionalLinkedCWSData), when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the values for named constants and variables asprescribed by the CWS builder. When not included by a builder, no(OptionalLinkedCWSData) parameter exists and therefore this parameterwill not appear within the graphical representation of Invoke.

(OptionalNotifications), when included by the Invoke builder, willinitially have the n-tuples consisting of a) notification causes, b)type of address for notification recipient, c) address of notificationrecipient, d) explanation message, as prescribed when the CWS is beingbuilt. When not included by a builder, no (OptionalNotifications)parameter exists and therefore this parameter will not appear within thegraphical representation of Invoke.

EXAMPLES Invoke

In the preceding, the CWS is invoked according to the compiler's defaultsetting. One such setting is selecting the CWS from the wireless mobileterminal's CWS list. This is the simplest use of Invoke that was impliedwithin U.S. Pat. No. 7,424,292 and the US Provisional Application forPatent 60/454,412.

Invoke ({“HeartMonitorAlarm”},, “0:0:1:0”)

In the preceding, the CWS application is being invoked by a remote heartmonitor with a wireless link to a wireless mobile terminal; e.g., by a“Bluetooth” communication link. Both the heart monitor and the wirelessmobile terminal are local to the alarmed victim. Because no informationfollows the first comma, the builder did not include(OptionalEventDurationList) as a parameter; which defaults the“HeartMonitorAlarm” event to be momentary. The constant following thesecond comma applies to OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval and isshown to have the value of one minute. No other parameters are used forthis Invoke example. The associated CWS, after invocation may execute alocation CS, then the CWS may call “911” and transmit a voice recordingto request an ambulance to the victim's determined location. Additionaldata can be gathered by the heart monitor and transmitted to thevictim's physician for analysis via the wireless mobile terminal's CWS.

Invoke ({“InCar” and (“Mary'sTakeMeToHospital” or“John'sTakeMeToHospital”)}, ((“InCar”, “Sustained”),(“Mary'sTakeMeToHospital”, “Momentary”), (“John'sTakeMeToHospital”,“Momentary”)))

In the preceding, it is necessary that an automobile sensor determinesthat the wireless mobile terminal is in the automobile. This may bepossible by having a seat weight sensor, analogous to the unbuckledsafety belt sensor, wirelessly communicate with the terminal. By meansof the conjunction and, the additional occurrence of either one of twoevents occur; namely “Mary'sTakeMeToHospital” or“John'sTakeMeToHospital” will result in the CWS invocation. During CWScompilation, Mary and John both recorded their voice prints. When ahealth threatening emergency occurs while driving the car, either personneed only speak the recorded message to the wireless mobile terminal andinvoke the CWS. An (OptionalEventDurationList) follows the Booleanexpression. It indicates that the named constant “In Car” is a sustainedparameter. That is, whenever it is unobserved, its value will be“False”. The remaining events are momentary and remain at a “True” valueafter their first observance. Additional Component Services (CS) withinthe CWS can determine the nearest hospital to the automobile's presentlocation. Afterwards, a GPS CS can provide driving directions to thenearest hospital.

(,,,,,,,,,(StockNames, ClosingPrices), InvocationNotification)=Invoke({“TradingEndTime”},,,,,,,((StockPrices, www.MyBroker.com)),((StockPrices, “Password”)), ((StockNames, ClosingPrices)),((“LinkSuccess”, “TelephoneNumber”, “1.973.123.4567”,“StockTextMessage”)))

The invocation event of the preceding is the named constant“TradingEndTime” which equals the time of day that a stock market endsits trading. This CWS will therefore be invoked when the stock marketcloses. The following seven commas indicate that six parameters,starting with (OptionalEventDurationList) and ending withOptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList, were not selected by thebuilder. The builder does not need to insert these commas. A blank spaceand a comma are inserted by the compiler upon a builder's decision todisregard a parameter. The next selected parameter is(OptionalLinkedCWSList), which contains only one (linking CWS, address)pair; namely (StockPrices, www.MyBroker.com). The linking CWS passwordfollows with only the pair (StockPrices, “Password”). The data requestedfrom the linking CWS is a list of pairs, where the variables “datanames” are StockNames for which the “data” ClosingPrices are to belisted. Only one (OptionalNotifications) quadruple is built; i.e.,(“LinkSuccess”, “TelephoneNumber”, “1.973.123.4567”,“StockTextMessage”). The “cause” to communicate the notification is asuccessful CWS linkage by the constant “LinkSuccess”. A text message,contained within the named constant “StockTextMessage” is to be sent tothe wireless mobile terminal address constant “1.973.123.4567”. TheInvoke outputs, following a successful CWS linkage and data transfer,will contain a list of closing stock names and their accompanying stockprices in the pair (StockNames, ClosingPrices) and the previouslydescribed (OptionalNotifications) within the variableInvocationNotification. If linkage is successful, but data is notproperly transferred, invalid data will not appear in the output. Lackof linkage will not produce a notification nor enact data communication.The remainder of the CWS could do a variety of operations with internalCSs. For example, a CS could analyze linkage problems and takeappropriate actions, another CS could organize communicated data in adesired format, another possibility is to graph the price/date variationby using a stored data base, trigger actions to be taken according toprescribed thresholds, etc.

An interactive compiler is used to build a CWS. The interactivity withthe compiler guides and simplifies the building of a CWS, includingbuilding its desired Invoke facility service. The guiding andsimplification is achieved by: a) requesting builder responses toqueries to establish whether an Invoke parameter is to be used and ifso, the parameter's initial value; b) denying invalid builder responsesto the queries; c) recommending valid alternatives to a builder,subsequently to an invalid response; d) providing salient “help” adviceto a builder, relating to a compiler query; e) availing to a builder, adescription on the use and purpose of the Invoke facility service. TheInvoke parameters and their components, for which compiler interactivitytakes place, are:

{OptionalEventExpression}—establishing event durations, event values,and logical connectives between events to assist the creation of aBoolean expression;

(OptionalEventDurationList)—establishing a list of pairs that designateswhether each event is to be “sustained” or to be “momentary”;

OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval—establishing the interval at whichthe observations are to be made to determine whether events haveoccurred;

(OptionalPasswordPair)—establishing an invocation password to protectfrom unauthorized execution of a CWS;

(OptionalDisableQuadruple)—establishing a quadruple of parameters thatindicate the name and value of the maximum permitted number of failedpassword attempts and the name and value of the amount of time (indays:hours:minutes) the CWS will be disabled if the number of failedattempts reaches the maximum;

OptionalEnablingSwitch—establishing a parameter that will switch the CWSinvocation state to either enabled or disabled;

(OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList)—establishing a list ofparameter pairs, each pair consisting of a CWS parameter name (namedconstants and variables) and the CWS parameter initial value when theCWS begins its execution;

(OptionalLinkedCWSList)—establishing a list of parameter pairs, eachpair consisting of a CWS name to which the Invoke associated CWS is tobe linked and the potentially linked CWS address;

(OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords)—establishing a list of parameter pairs,each pair consisting of a CWS name to which the Invoke associated CWS isto be linked and the potentially linked CWS password required forlinking;

(OptionalLinkedCWSData)—establishing a list of parameter pairs, eachpair consisting of a parameter name (constant and variable) and a memorylocation into which a linked CWS will enter the value of the namedparameter;

(OptionalNotifications)—establishing a list of parameter quadruples toprovide notification concerning the operation of the Invoke service,each quadruple consisting of the cause for a notification, the type ofaddress for the notification recipient, the address for the notificationrecipient, and a notification explanation message.

Events play an important role for the Invoke facility service.Therefore, the breadth of event types needs to be broached. They areshown for the following categories:

Timing Events—

a) A specified time of day,

b) A specified day of the week,

c) A specified day of the month,

d) A specified day of the year,

e) A specified combination of the aforementioned day types.

Events Locally Established by the Wireless Mobile Terminal—

a) Sending a specified audio signal,

b) Sending an audio signal to a specified address,

c) Sending a specified video signal,

d) Sending a video signal to a specified address,

e) Sending a specified text message,

f) Sending a text message to a specified address,

g) Sending a specified photograph,

h) Sending a photograph to a specified address,

i) Sending an e-mail with a specified subject,

j) Sending an e-mail to a specified address,

k) Sending any audio signal,

l) Sending any video signal,

m) Sending any text message,

n) Sending any photograph,

o) Sending any e-mail,

p) Connecting to a specified Internet address,

q) Disconnecting from a specified Internet address,

r) Dialing of a specified telephone number,

s) Dialing of any telephone number,

t) Taking any photograph,

u) Recording any video,

v) Entering a specified geographical location,

w) Leaving a specified geographical location.

Events Not Locally Established by the Wireless Mobile Terminal—

a) Receiving a specified audio signal,

b) Receiving an audio signal from a specified address,

c) Receiving a specified video signal,

d) Receiving a video signal from a specified address,

e) Receiving a specified text message,

f) Receiving a text message from a specified address,

g) Receiving a specified photograph,

h) Receiving a photograph from a specified address,

i) Receiving an e-mail with a specified subject,

j) Receiving an e-mail from a specified address,

k) Receiving any audio signal,

l) Receiving any video signal,

m) Receiving any text message,

n) Receiving any photograph,

o) Receiving any e-mail,

p) A specified “caller ID” for an incoming voice call,

q) A specified “caller ID” for an incoming text message,

r) A specified “caller ID” for an incoming photograph,

s) A specified “caller ID” for an incoming video signal,

t) A specified incoming signal from a remote Internet site,

u) A specified address of an incoming signal from a remote Internetsite,

v) A specified incoming signal from a wireless service provider,

w) The specified date of an incoming e-mail,

x) A specified incoming signal value from a communication linkedtransducer.

Communication Linked Transducers—

a) Biological sensors that convert heart rate, systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure, red blood cell oxygen level, blood glucose,body temperature, or electroencephalogram brain activity into a binarydigital signal representation that is communicated to the wirelessmobile terminal;

b) Mechanical sensors that convert acceleration force, decelerationforce, temperature in a solid, temperature in a liquid, temperature in agas, pressure upon a solid, pressure upon a liquid, pressure upon a gas,or altitude to a binary digital signal representation that iscommunicated to the wireless mobile terminal;

c) Chemical sensors that convert acidity, specific gravity, temperatureof a solution, viscosity of a liquid, or molarity of a chemical solutionto a binary digital signal representation that is communicated to thewireless mobile terminal;

d) Electrical sensors that convert voltage, current, power, magneticflux, resistance, reactance, impedance, capacitance, inductance,electrical signal bit rate, or electrical signal frequency to a binarydigital signal representation that is communicated to the wirelessmobile terminal;

e) Any combination of the aforementioned four sensor types andconstituent signals.

An example of the compiler interactions and graphical aspects of theinvention will now be broached. For the example, consider someone with alife threatening ailment such as heart disease. From past experience,this person is able to recognize the precursor symptoms that may be lifethreatening. Furthermore, this person's employment often requires travelby automobile in unfamiliar locations. The following CWS steps canpotentially save this person's life:

-   -   1. Invocation, while driving, upon speaking “Direct me to a        hospital” to the wireless mobile terminal,    -   2. Establishing one's wireless mobile terminal location,    -   3. Invoking one's web browser,    -   4. Logging onto one's cloud server,    -   5. Having the cloud server determine the hospital nearest to        one's location,    -   6. Invoking the terminal's GPS capability for the fastest path        directions to the nearest hospital,    -   7. Dialing “911” and, upon connecting, having recorded voice and        text messages communicated.

FIG. 1 illustrates the first part of building a new CWS. The buildingprocess is begun by clicking on the “tool” button labeled “Build” 1. Thefirst builder's action encompasses clicking on and holding the curserarrow 2, shown in its resting place. The curser arrow 2 is then draggedto point to the “Build” button area. After releasing the curser, whilepointing to Build button, a window appears that requests the name forthe CWS 3. The builder is shown to have entered the CWS name ofDirectMeToHospital 4. After the keyboard “Enter” key is depressed, thesecond window appears 6. The curser arrow 2 now returns to the upperleft corner (resting place) and awaits future use; e.g., to point tobuttons and to drag icons while building the CWS. The second window 6provides instructions to have the CWS included within the “ServicesMenu” 7 and thereby use it as a future CS within some other CWS to bebuilt. Instructions also appear for having password protection for suchfuture use 8.

The entry table window 8 contains default values for inclusion withinthe Services Menu (“Yes”) and “No” password protection. Inclusion withinthe Services Menu signifies that the CWS being built can become a CSwithin another CWS. The builder has the choice of overriding the defaultvalues by making entries in the appropriate table cells 8, but decidesto maintain the default values. The compiler stores the builder'sdecisions when the “Enter” key is depressed the second time. FIG. 2 willnow appear with a window displaying the CWS name 10.

FIG. 2 also shows the result of dragging the Invoke CS 20 with thecurser arrow 25 from the Invoke CS's position 28 in the Services Menu.The most general names of (Inputs) and (Outputs) appear as the Invokeparameters within FIG. 2. When the curser arrow is released, the windowsof FIG. 3 appear. One of the windows 30 provides instructions for theFIG. 3 compiler interactivity. This window 30 indicates that names ofthe eleven Invoke parameters are cited below 31 and that compilerinteractivity may be bypassed by clicking on the selected rows of theparameter table. Rows 8 through 10 were selected by the builder 32. Theconsequence of bypassing compiler interactivity is that no compilerdialog is conducted and the builder will need to directly prescribe theproperties for these parameters. The intent is to hasten building a CWSfor those steps that are well understood by the builder. After thebuilder presses the “Enter” key, window of FIG. 4 appears, containing anew window 33 for selecting the first invocation event for the Booleanexpression.

The builder is shown to have chosen Automobile seat occupied sensor 36as a type of event for CWS invocation by clicking on its selection box38 with the curser. That is, an event signal is sent to the wirelessmobile terminal when someone occupies a seat in the automobile.

After the builder depresses the “Enter” key, the windows of FIG. 5 willappear. The builder is now provided with an option to name the selectedevent 40. A window 41 shows that the event name AutoSeatOccupied wasentered by the builder. Had the builder not entered a name, the defaultevent type name of AutomobileSeatOccupiedSensor would appear in theevent expression for CWS invocation. The lower window 42 requests thatthe event duration be prescribed. The builder selected the eventAutoSeatOccupied is to be “sustained” 43. A “Help” button 44 isavailable, which when clicked, will provide detailed definitions of thetwo event durations. A window also exists that inquires whether durationassigned to the AutoSeatOccupied event is to be part of the Invokeoutput 45. Because the builder decided not to respond 46, the default ofnot being an output will exist. After the “Enter” key 47 is depressed,the windows of FIG. 6 will appear. Had the builder provided a “Yes”response 46, a different window would have appeared to create the outputfor the output parameter for (OptionalEventDurationList) and thecompiler would pose the query for a name substitution for(OptionalEventDurationList).

In FIG. 6, the builder is queried 48 as to whether another invocationevent is desired. The window shows that Microphone audio recordingrecognition 49 was selected as another event for CWS invocation.Although a microphone is used in this example, any means of establishingan audio event may be used. This includes copying audio signals from acomputer memory, a compact disc, an Internet connection, an LP record, awireless communication link, a wired communication link, and a magnetictape. After the “Enter” key is depressed, the window 50 of FIG. 7appears.

The builder is now requested to provide a name of the audio event forMicrophone audio recording recognition. The name Mary'sTakeMeToHospital60 is entered by the builder. With respect to the event duration request63, the builder does not respond 66 and the compiler provides thedefault duration of “momentary”. The builder is next queried abouthaving the duration of the event Mary'sTakeMeToHospital as an output inthe parameter (OptionalEventDurationList) 67. Because no builder replywas provided 68, it will not appear in the output of Invoke (defaultvalue). Had the builder provided a “Yes” response 68, a different windowwould have appeared to create the output for the output parameter for(OptionalEventDurationList) and the compiler would pose the query for aname substitution for (OptionalEventDurationList).

After the “Enter” key 69 is depressed, the window 70 of FIG. 8 appears.This window is used to guide the audio event recording and therebyestablish the audio print for audio recognition invocation. Therecording starts when the curser 75 is pointed at the “Start Recording”button 80 and clicked. Speaking into the microphone is the most likelysource of the audio event; but a vocal recording is not a restriction.That is, any audio signal acquired from any audio source could be usedfor an audio event. The audio recording stops when the curser is draggedto the “Stop Recording” button 90 and clicked. Pointing and clicking onthe “Listen” button 100 will playback the recording. If the recording isunsatisfactory, the process of starting and stopping a recording may berepeated. A succeeding recording will overwrite a preceding recording.When the builder is satisfied with the recording, a point and click ofthe curser on the “End” button 110 will end this session and FIG. 9 willappear with its windows.

An instruction window 120 adding more events is shown in FIG. 9. Thebuilder decides to use another Microphone audio recording recognition125 event parameter. After the “Enter” key is depressed on the keyboard,the compiler again asks for an event name, as in FIG. 7 (notillustrated). It then runs another recording session, as was describedfor FIG. 8 (not illustrated). For this example, assume that the event ofthe second recording session is named John'sTakeMeToHospital. That is,the voice of a person named John was recorded. Following the secondrecording session, the compiler asks if another event parameter isdesired as in FIG. 9. If no event is selected and the “Enter” key isdepressed, the windows in FIG. 9 will be replaced by the windows of FIG.10.

The formation of an invocation Boolean expression is illustrated in FIG.10. A window 130 in FIG. 10 indicates that the Boolean expression willbe written into a table 135, initially consisting of blank lines. Theinstruction window 130 also requests the typing/copying of Booleanconnectives and symbols 140 onto short blank lines of the Booleanexpression table 135. The connective (or operation) Not 140 is used tonegate the occurrence of an event. That is, {Not Eventu} has a “True”evaluation when Eventu has not occurred. The connective Or performs ainclusive disjunction. That is, the expression {Eventv Or Eventw}evaluates as “True” whenever Eventv is “True” (occurred) or Eventw is“True” or both events are “True”. The connective And performs aconjunction. That is, the expression {Eventx And Eventy} evaluates as“True” whenever both Eventx and Eventy are “True”. The expression {IfEvent1, Then Event2} is “False”, if and only if Event1 is “True” (hasoccurred) and Event2 is “False” (has not occurred).

The named invocation events 143 are to be typed/copied onto the longblank lines of the Boolean expression table 135. The builder's result isthe Boolean expression:

{AutoSeatOccupied (And Mary'sTakeMeToHospital OrJohn'sTakeMeToHospital)} 143.

The builder is provided with an opportunity to see a truth table of theBoolean expression 145 and does so by pointing the curser and clickingon the “Yes” circle 146. An opportunity is also provided to use theBoolean invocation expression as an output 147. The builder decided notto have it an Invoke output clicking on “No” 148. Had the builderprovided a “Yes” response 148, a different window would have appeared tocreate the output for the output parameter for {OptionalEventExpression}and the compiler would pose the query for a name substitution for{OptionalEventExpression}.

Subsequently to depressing the keyboard “Enter” key, as indicated in theinstructions 130, the compiler determines that the Boolean expressioncontained an error 149. Consequently, the windows of FIG. 11 appear.

The instruction window 150 indicates a window below indicates theerroneous Boolean invocation expression 152. The instruction window 150also describes the chokes of returning to the invocation expressiondevelopment page, via the “Go Back Button” 153, and trying again oraccepting one of the corrected invocation expressions 154. In FIG. 11,only one corrected invocation expression is shown. Other erroneoussituations may result in several potentially desired correctedinvocation expressions.

The builder accepted the compiler's corrected invocation expression byclicking on “OK” 158 and truth table 160 entries appear in FIG. 12. Thetable reveals that the automobile seat must be occupied beforeinvocation can occur; only then will either Mary's recording or John'srecording result in an invocation. After examining the truth table forconsistency with the intended Boolean expression, the builder has theoption to click on the “Go Back Button” to correct the expression orpress the “Enter” key to proceed to FIG. 12. By pressing the “Enter”key, FIG. 13 appears and summarizes the building results thus far 165.The (Inputs) of Invoke contain the (OptionalEventExpression) and thenon-default (builder prescribed) entries to the(OptionalEventDurationList) 165. No (Outputs) have been prescribed bythe builder 165.

The compiler indicates a default value of 1 second for the eventobservation repetition interval 170. The builder is provided with anopportunity to change this value by making entries into another window175. The opportunity to use OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval aspart of the Invoke output 180 also exists. By not making an entry intothis window 180, the builder decided not to do so. Had the builderprovided a “Yes” response 180, a different window would have appeared tocreate the output for the output parameter forOptionalObservationRepetitionInterval and the compiler would pose thequery for a name substitution for OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval.

No entries are made into the table for theOptionalObservationRepetitionInterval and after the builder presses the“enter” key 170, the windows of FIG. 14 appear.

A window FIG. 14 requests password protection information 200 andindicates the option of not using a password. The first request is for apassword name and its value 210 (the parameter (OptionalPasswordPair)).If the password protection is desired and the password is never tochange, the builder may leave the name blank and only provide a value.If a password value is provided without a name, a null entry is placedin the pair member dedicated for a name and the password cannot bechanged without re-compiling the CWS. An option is also provide toinclude the (OptionalPasswordPair) parameter in the Invoke output 210.

Another window 220 is used to establish limits on the number of failedpassword attempts, if desired. Entries are made to establish the maximumnumber of failed attempts and CWS disabling duration (the parameter(OptionalDisableQuadruple)), if the number of failed attempts isexceeded 230. Again, the names for values are optional, as is thedecision to use this feature. If values are provided without names, nullentries are placed in the pair members dedicated for names and thevalues cannot be changed without re-compiling the CWS. An option is alsoprovide to include the (OptionalDisableQuadruple) parameter in theInvoke output 230. Because all entries are left blank, the compiler willconclude that the builder has decided not to use password protection,after the “Enter” key has been pressed.

At this point of the build process, the parameter graphical aspects for{OptionalEventExpression}, (OptionalEventDurationList),OptionalObservationRepetitionInterval, (OptionalPasswordPair) and(OptionalDisableQuadruple) have been described. The following parametergraphical aspects have not been described:

1. OptionalEnablingSwitch

2. (OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList)

3. (OptionalLinkedCWSList)

4. (OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords)

5. (OptionalLinkedCWSData)

6. (OptionalNotifications)

Dialog between the builder and the compiler, for the remaining 6 Invokeparameters, resemble those for which dialog was previously described.Hence, only dialog summaries will be now provided. For the parameterOptionalEnablingSwitch, the compiler will provide the option of itsdeployment by means of pointing and clicking on a “Yes” or “No”displayed button. The parameter will not be deployed, should thekeyboard “Enter” key be depressed without selecting one of the twobuttons. However, some wireless service providers may oblige thedeployment of this parameter. In such cases, the compiler will indicatethe service button be selected and the wireless service provider'soverride and the “Yes” button will be checked. Non-deployment of thisparameter is assumed in the graphical example.

For the parameter (OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList), thecompiler will provide a table having two columns for entering pairs ofdata. A builder will enter the name of a constant or the name of avariable as the first member of a pair and a value of the data type,appropriate to named first member parameter named in the pair. Thisprocess is repeated for each parameter that is to be initialized whenthe CWS is invoked. This process' conclusion is indicated to thecompiler when the builder depresses the “Enter” key on the keyboard. Ifno parameter name is entered into the table, and the Enter” key bedepressed, this parameter will not be deployed. Non-deployment of thisparameter is assumed in the graphical example.

For the parameter (OptionalLinkedCWSList), the compiler will provide atable having two columns for entering pairs of data. A builder willenter the name of a CWS to which a link is desired into a row of thefirst column. The CWS' address is entered into the second column of therow. This process is repeated for each CWS to be linked. This process'conclusion is indicated to the compiler when the builder depresses the“Enter” key on the keyboard. If no linking CWS name is entered into thetable, and the Enter” key be depressed, this parameter will not bedeployed. Non-deployment of this parameter is assumed in the graphicalexample.

For the parameter (OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords), the compiler willprovide a table having two columns for entering pairs of data. A builderwill enter the name of a CWS to which a link is desired into a row ofthe first column. The CWS' password is entered into the second column ofthe row. This process is repeated for each CWS to be linked. Thisprocess' conclusion is indicated to the compiler when the builderdepresses the “Enter” key on the keyboard. If no linking CWS name isentered into the table, and the Enter” key be depressed, this parameterwill not be deployed. Non-deployment of this parameter is assumed in thegraphical example.

For the parameter (OptionalLinkedCWSData), the compiler will provide atable, having an extendable number of columns, for entering parameterdata. The quantity of columns begins with three. A builder will enterthe name of a CWS to which a link is desired into a row of the firstcolumn. A named constant or variable name is entered into the secondcolumn of the row. The third column of the row requires that the builderenters a value having a data type commensurate with the parameter name.If an additional parameter's data is to be transferred from the linkedCWS, the builder is allowed to extend the table by two additionalcolumns. This process is repeated for each CWS to be linked. Thisprocess' conclusion is indicated to the compiler when the builderdepresses the “Enter” key on the keyboard. If nothing is entered intothe table, and the Enter” key be depressed, this parameter will not bedeployed. Non-deployment of this parameter is assumed in the graphicalexample.

For the parameter (OptionalNotifications), the compiler will provide atable, having an extendable number of rows, for entering parameter data.Four columns exist for the quadruples consisting of: a) notificationcause, b) type of address for notification recipient, c) address ofnotification recipient, d) explanation message. A table is included thatlists recognizable “causes”, which were identified earlier; e.g.,successful invocation, excessive invalid password attempts, inability tolink to a CWS, and a change of location of the wireless mobile terminal.A builder may copy/type a “cause” in the first location of a quadruple.The acceptable address type entries were also cited earlier. Someexamples are a telephone number, an Ethernet address, and an e-mailaddress. The explanation message can take several forms; e.g., a textmessage, a special ringing signal, and an image. The builder concludesthe process of making entries by depressing the “Enter” key on thekeyboard. If nothing is entered into the table, and the Enter” key bedepressed, this parameter will not be deployed. Non-deployment of thisparameter is assumed in the graphical example.

The completed DirectMeToHospital CWS encompasses more than the InvokeCS. Other CSs are dragged from the “Services Menu” to graph the CWS. Asequence of compiler/builder interactions take place for each CS in amanner similar to that described for the CS Invoke. The completed CWS isshown in FIG. 15. The Invoke CS 290 is in its final form. By means ofthe builder's decisions, the Invoke output is devoid of parameters.Either of two pairs of events must take place before the CWS can beexecuted 290. One such pair of events consists of having the automobileseat occupied and having the voice recognition of the recordingMary'sTakeMeToHospital. The other pair of events for invocation consistsof having the automobile seat occupied 1 and having the voicerecognition of the recording John'sTakeMeToHospital. The pair(“AutoSeatOccupied”, “Sustained”) 290 belongs to the parameter(OptionalEventDurationList). It appears because the builder ascribed the“Sustained” value to the event.

After the Invoke CS completes its execution, the CS Loc 300 will beginexecuting. This CS is used to establish the location of the wirelessmobile terminal identified by the input named MyWireleeTerminal#. TheLoc CS output is identified by the variable named Location.

The next CS to execute is named Browser 310. This CS will connect thewireless mobile terminal to the Internet's World Wide Web via thebrowser identified by the constant value “Firedog”. The Internetconnection thereafter will link to a web address identified by the inputnamed MyCloudServer contained within the CS named ServerLogin 320. ThisCS will provide the parameters MyName and MyPassword to the linkeddestination to avail communication between the wireless mobile terminaland the linked server. After linkage is consummated, the CS SearchServer330 is executed using the input parameters Location and NearestHospital.The output of SearchServer is the parameter pair of HospName andDestination which provides the nearest hospital's name and its addressin a textual type format. The preceding actions could have been achievedtotally with Invoke. Other CS are used to achieve these actions todemonstrate alternate possibilities.

The wireless mobile terminal is capable of providing driving directionsby means of the CS GPS 340. Directions will be provided according to theparameters Destination (to the nearest hospital) and “FastestTime”(quickest possible route). Because the wireless mobile terminal can domulti-tasking, it will Dial(“911”) 350 while providing GPS directions.After dialing, a CS 360 will test to determine if the call has beenanswered. If not, a Pause of a duration specified by the input variableTime will take place via the CS PSE 370 and the test for an answer 360will be repeated.

When the 911 call is answered, a recorded voice message is announced tothe call recipient via the CS Announce 380. This message would includethe medical reason for the call, explain the necessity to go to ahospital emergency room, provide the automobile's license plate number,patient's name, patient's residence address, and other pertinentinformation to permit immediate hospital treatment. Referral to anensuing text message 390 is also stated.

The text message is sent to the 911 destination via the CS Text 390. Itsinput parameter HospMessage would contain textual information suchinsurance company name and membership number, patient name and address,and possibly an ambulance request, etc. The patient's vehicle recentlocation (Location) and the name of the hospital destination (HospName)are also included in the text.

1-4. (canceled)
 5. The method of claim 18, wherein events, locallyestablished by the wireless mobile terminal, are: a) sending an audiosignal that matches an audio signal stored by the builder in thewireless mobile terminal; b) sending an audio signal to an address thatmatches an address stored by the builder in the wireless mobileterminal; c) sending a video signal that matches a video signal storedby the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; d) sending a videosignal to an address that matches an address stored by the builderwithin the wireless mobile terminal; e) sending a text message thatmatches a text message stored by the builder in the wireless mobileterminal; f) sending a text message to an address that matches anaddress stored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; g)sending a photograph that matches a photograph stored by the builder inthe wireless mobile terminal; h) sending a photograph to an address thatmatches an address stored by the builder in the wireless mobileterminal; i) sending an e-mail with a subject that matches a subjectstored by the builder within the wireless mobile terminal; j) sending ane-mail to an address that matches one stored by the builder within thewireless mobile terminal; k) sending an audio signal; l) sending a videosignal; m) sending a text message; n) sending a photograph; o) sendingan e-mail; p) connecting to an Internet address that matches an Internetaddress stored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; q)disconnecting from an Internet address that matches an Internet addressstored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; r) dialing of atelephone number that matches a telephone number stored by the builderin the wireless mobile terminal; s) dialing of a telephone number; t)taking a photograph; u) recording a video; v) a wireless mobileterminal's entering a geographical location that matches a geographicallocation stored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; w) awireless mobile terminal's leaving a geographical location that matchesa geographical location stored by the builder in the wireless mobileterminal;
 6. The method of claim 18, wherein events, not locallyestablished by the wireless mobile terminal, are: a) receiving an audiosignal that matches an audio signal stored by the builder in thewireless mobile terminal; b) receiving an audio signal from an addressthat matches an address stored by the builder in the wireless mobileterminal; c) receiving a video signal that matches a video signal storedby the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; d) receiving a videosignal from an address that matches an address stored by the builderwithin the wireless mobile terminal; e) receiving a text message thatmatches a text message stored by the builder in the wireless mobileterminal; f) receiving a text message from an address that matches anaddress stored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; g)receiving a photograph that matches a photograph stored by the builderin the wireless mobile terminal; h) receiving a photograph from anaddress that matches an address stored by the builder in the wirelessmobile terminal; i) receiving an e-mail with a subject that matches asubject stored by the builder within the wireless mobile terminal; j)receiving an e-mail from an address that matches one stored by thebuilder within the wireless mobile terminal; k) receiving an audiosignal; l) receiving a video signal; m) receiving a text message; n)receiving a photograph; o) receiving an e-mail; p) a “caller ID” for anincoming voice call that matches one stored by the builder within thewireless mobile terminal; q) a “caller ID” for an incoming text messagethat matches one stored by the builder within the wireless mobileterminal; r) a “caller ID” for an incoming photograph that matches onestored by the builder within the wireless mobile terminal; s) a “callerID” for an incoming video signal that matches one stored by the builderwithin the wireless mobile terminal; t) an incoming signal from a remoteInternet site that matches one stored by the builder within the wirelessmobile terminal; u) an address of an incoming signal from a remoteInternet site that matches one stored by the builder within-the wirelessmobile terminal; v) an incoming signal from a wireless service providerthat matches one stored by the builder within the wireless mobileterminal; w) the date of an incoming e-mail that matches one stored bythe builder within the wireless mobile terminal; x) an incoming signalvalue from a transducer, having a communication link with the wirelessmobile terminal, that matches a signal value stored by the builderwithin the wireless mobile terminal.
 7. The method of claim 6, whereintransducers may be: a) biological sensors that convert heart rate,systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, red blood cell oxygenlevel, blood glucose, body temperature, or electroencephalogram brainactivity into a binary digital signal representation that iscommunicated to the wireless mobile terminal; b) mechanical sensors thatconvert acceleration force, deceleration force, temperature in a solid,temperature in a liquid, temperature in a gas, pressure upon a solid,pressure upon a liquid, pressure upon a gas, or altitude to a binarydigital signal representation that is communicated to the wirelessmobile terminal; c) chemical sensors that convert acidity, specificgravity, temperature of a solution, viscosity of a liquid, or molarityof a chemical solution to a binary digital signal representation that iscommunicated to the wireless mobile terminal; d) electrical sensors thatconvert voltage, current, power, magnetic flux, resistance, reactance,impedance, capacitance, inductance, electrical signal bit rate, orelectrical signal frequency to a binary digital signal representationthat is communicated to the wireless mobile terminal; e) any combinationof the aforementioned four sensor types and constituent signals.
 8. Themethod of claim 18, wherein further improvements include the display ofa “truth table” for the built Boolean expression to provide a means forconfirming that the Boolean expression concurs with the intendedinvocation event conditions.
 9. The method of claim 17, furthercomprising password protection prior to invocation of the compoundwireless mobile communication service, for which a builder may prescribethe maximum number of failed password entries beyond which furtherexecution of the Invoke facility service and its accompanying compoundwireless mobile communication service become disabled.
 10. The method ofclaim 17, wherein further improvements provide a capability to turn theInvoke facility service “off”, meaning that the Invoke facility serviceand its accompanying compound wireless mobile communication servicebecome disabled, and to turn the Invoke facility service “on”, meaningthat the Invoke facility service and its accompanying compound wirelessmobile communication service become enabled.
 11. The method of claim 17,wherein further improvements provide a capability to establish initialconditions and named parameter value assignments, upon a “True” Booleanexpression evaluation, in order to configure or provision a compoundwireless mobile communication service.
 12. The method of claim 17,wherein further improvements of the Invoke facility service provide acapability to link its associated CWS with one or more other CWSs toprovide data transfer from the linked CWSs to the CWS associated withthe Invoke facility service.
 13. The method of claim 12, wherein furtherimprovements permit the assignment of data name aliases for transformingthe linked transmitting CWS data names into the data names used withindata recipient CWS associated with the Invoke facility service.
 14. Themethod of claim 17, wherein further improvements provide for thecommunication of notifications relating to outcomes of the Invokeoperation that consist of four parts: a) notification cause, b) type ofaddress for a notification recipient, c) address of a notificationrecipient, d) explanation message; for which notification causes may bea successful CWS invocation, excessive invalid password entry attempts,the CWS had been disabled, the inability to disable a CWS, the inabilityto enable a CWS, an unsuccessful CWS provisioning attempt by a user'sinitial conditions assignment, a failure in an attempt to link withanother CWS, a password rejection by a potentially linked CWS, invaliddata from a linked CWS, a change of location of the wireless mobileterminal, a wireless network problem, a notification from the wirelessservice provider, and unable to complete invocation for an unknownreason; wherein, types of addresses for a notification recipient are aWorld Wide Web (http) site, an e-mail address, a Bluetooth address, aphone number, an Internet address, an Ethernet address, and a privatenetwork address; and wherein, explanation message formats may betextual, special ring signals, recorded audio signal, images, recordedvideo signals, a wireless mobile terminal vibration, and general dataincluding singles, n-tuples, arrays, and structures.
 15. An interactivecompiler to build the Invoke facility service, whereby the compiler'sinteractivity guides and simplifies the building the Invoke facilityservice as well as its associated CWS; wherein the guiding andsimplification is achieved by: a) requesting builder responses toqueries to establish whether an Invoke parameter is to be used and ifso, requests the parameter's initial values; b) denying invalid builderresponses to the queries; c) recommending valid alternatives to abuilder after a builder's invalid response; d) providing salient “help”advice to a builder, relating to a compiler query; e) availing, to abuilder, a description on the use and purpose of the Invoke facilityservice; such that the Invoke parameters and their components, for whichcompiler interactivity takes place, are:{OptionalEventExpression}—establishing event types, event values, andlogical connectives between events to assist the creation of a Booleanexpression; (OptionalEventDurationList)—establishing a list of pairsthat designates whether each event is to be “sustained” or to be“momentary”; OptionalObservationRepetitionRate—establishing the rate atwhich the observations are to be made to determine whether events haveoccurred; (OptionalPasswordPair)—establishing a name and invocationpassword to protect from unauthorized execution of a CWS;(OptionalDisableQuadruple)—establishing a quadruple of parameters thatindicate a name for the maximum permitted number of failed passwordattempts, the value of the maximum permitted number of failed passwordattempts, a name for the amount of time and the value of the amount oftime (in days:hours:seconds) the CWS will be disabled if the number offailed attempts reaches the maximum; OptionalEnablingSwitch—establishinga parameter that will switch the CWS invocation state to either enabledor disabled; (OptionalInitialConditionsAssignmentList)—establishing alist of parameter pairs, each pair consisting of a CWS parameter name(named constants and variables) and the CWS parameter initial value whenthe CWS begins its execution; (OptionalLinkedCWSList)—establishing alist of parameter pairs, each pair consisting of a CWS name to which theInvoke associated CWS is to be linked and the potentially linked CWSaddress; (OptionalLinkedCWSPasswords)—establishing a list of parameterpairs, each pair consisting of a CWS name to which the Invoke associatedCWS is to be linked and the potentially linked CWS password required forlinking; (OptionalLinkedCWSData)—establishing a list of parameter pairs,each pair consisting of a parameter name (constant and variable) and amemory location into which a linked CWS will enter the value of thenamed parameter; (OptionalNotifications)—establishing a list ofparameter quadruples to provide notification concerning the operation ofthe Invoke service, each quadruple consisting of the cause for anotification, the type of address of the notification recipient, theaddress of the notification recipient and a notification explanationmessage.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein further improvementsprovide for bypassing compiler interactivity for those builder selectedparameters described in claim 15, such that no compiler dialog isconducted for building the selected parameters and the builder will beable to directly prescribe the properties for these parameters; with theintent to hasten building a CWS for those building steps that are wellunderstood by the builder.
 17. A method to invoke or initiate theexecution of a compound wireless mobile communication service, alsoknown as an apps or smartphone application, by using a Booleanexpression of events, which when the expression has an evaluation of“True”, the associated compound wireless mobile communication servicewill commence its execution, wherein the Boolean expression is containedwithin a service termed Invoke facility service and the Invoke facilityservice was built as the first component service of the said compoundwireless mobile communication service.
 18. The method of claim 17,wherein the Boolean expression is built with events interconnected bythe logical connectives of “and”, “or”, “not”, “if X, then Y”; such thatthe events, including the aforementioned events designated as X and Y,are observable by the wireless mobile terminal, also known as asmartphone, and each such event can assume a “True” value, meaning theevent has occurred, or a “False” value, meaning the event has notoccurred, when observed by the wireless mobile terminal.
 19. The methodof claim 18, wherein a repetition rate is prescribed by the builder forobserving whether events have occurred and the duration of an event maybe designated as “sustained”, meaning an event occurrence must persistfrom the time first observed and then for each repeated observation fora “True” value, or the duration of an event may be designated as“momentary”, meaning an event occurrence only needs to be observed oncefor a “True” value.
 20. The method of claim 18, wherein wireless mobileterminal timing events are: a) an existing time of day that matches atime of day stored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; b) anexisting day of the week that matches the day of a week stored by thebuilder in the wireless mobile terminal; c) an existing day of the monththat matches a day of the month stored by the builder in the wirelessmobile terminal; d) an existing day of the year that matches a day ofthe year stored by the builder in the wireless mobile terminal; e) acombination of the aforementioned day types that match a combination ofthe aforementioned day types stored by the builder in the wirelessmobile terminal.